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538 West 181st Street, New York, NY 10033 Property Information

538 West 181st Street, New York, NY 10033 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 538 West 181st Street
Secondary address 538-552 W 181st St
Neighborhood Washington Heights
Zip code 10033
Borough Manhattan
Block & lot 02153-0072

Sales & Tax Overview for 538 West 181st Street, New York

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $175,833

Lot & Building Information for 538 West 181st Street, New York

Lot sq. ft. 11,960
Lot dimensions 100 ft x 120 ft
Property type Predominant Retail with Other Uses (K4)
Building sqft 12,839
Building dimensions 100 ft x 112 ft
Buildings on lot 2
Stories 2
Year built 1914
Year last altered 1993
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 538 West 181st Street, New York

Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Commercial units 20
Office sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 6
Community district 12
Closest police station 0.21 Miles
Closest fire station 0.04 Miles

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Other Property Data for 538 West 181st Street, New York

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 538-552 W 181st St, New York, NY 10033
  • 312 Audubon Ave, New York, NY 10033

About 538 West 181st Street, New York

How many square feet does 538 West 181st Street, New York, NY 10033 have?

This Predominant Retail with Other Uses (K4) located at 538 West 181st Street, New York, NY 10033 has a total of 12,839 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 538 West 181st Street, New York, NY 10033?

538 West 181st Street, New York, NY 10033 was built in 1914 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $3,870,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 20 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 538 West 181st Street, New York

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Past Sales & Property History for 538 West 181st Street, New York

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 538 West 181st Street, New York

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
01/30/2026 - D
02/06/2026 - R
Agreement
(2026020600110001)
09/12/2022 - R Initial UCC1
(2022091200190001)
01/29/2016 - D
02/24/2016 - R
Agreement
(2016021101340002)
01/29/2016 - D
02/24/2016 - R
Mortgage
(2016021101340001)
11/27/2013 - D
12/17/2013 - R
Mortgage
(2013120501085003)
11/27/2013 - D
12/17/2013 - R
Agreement
(2013120501085002)
11/25/2013 - D
12/17/2013 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2013120501085004)
11/18/2013 - D
12/17/2013 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2013120501085001)
11/25/2009 - D
12/01/2009 - R
Mortgage
(2009112500825001)
12/31/2007 - D
01/28/2008 - R
UCC3 Termination
(2008011400463001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 538 West 181st Street, New York

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $167,655
Estimated property tax: $175,833
Tax assessor's market value: $3,870,000
Assessed value: $1,741,500

Assessment History for 538 West 181st Street, New York

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $3,870,000 $1,741,500 $1,545,492 10.848% $167,655 $167,655 +5.38%
2024/25 $3,285,000 $1,478,250 $1,478,250 10.762% $159,089 $159,089 +14.97%
2023/24 $2,903,000 $1,306,350 $1,306,350 10.592% $138,369 $138,369 -32.89%
2022/23 $4,304,000 $1,936,800 $1,936,800 10.646% $206,192 $206,192 -2.42%
2021/22 $4,366,000 $1,964,700 $1,964,700 10.755% $211,303 $211,303 -21.00%

Permits for 538 West 181st Street, New York

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
02/01/2023 Alteration
02/01/2023 Alteration
12/12/2022 Alteration
12/03/2021 Alteration
05/14/2021 Alteration
03/31/2021 Alteration
10/20/2020 Alteration
10/07/2020 Alteration type 3
10/05/2020 Alteration
08/28/2020 Alteration
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Manhattan Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$680
4.4% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$550
-15.8% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$607
-2.5% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Saint Nicholas Ave & 181st St at SE Corner
Station lines 1
Distance (miles) 0.06
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Bus Routes
Name W 181 ST/ST Nicholas Av
Line BX11
Distance (miles) 0.042

Neighbors for 538 West 181st Street, New York

Here are the neighbors for 538 West 181st Street, New York, NY 10033.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
566 W 182nd St, New York 5,836 07/16/2009 $850,000
564 W 181st St, New York 17,200 04/04/2005
562 W 182nd St, New York 05/20/2002
552 W 182nd St, New York 05/09/2018 $500,000
539 W 179th St, New York 17,835 05/22/2012
284 Audubon Ave, New York 29,900 06/22/2015 $3,828,380
300 Audubon Ave, New York 38,265 11/30/1992
549 W 180th St, New York 36,000 06/27/2002
1420 St Nicholas Ave, New York 5,000 07/15/1991
575 W 181st St, New York 35,000 07/25/2019
570 W 182nd St, New York 18,350 10/27/2025 $2,375,841
529 W 179th St, New York 21,325 01/08/2026 $3,000,000
1428 St Nicholas Ave, New York 4,880 05/03/2019
1430 St Nicholas Ave, New York 4,300 01/03/1997
558 W 181st St, New York 19,400 11/18/2024 $10,694,250
561 W 180th St, New York 51,479 12/11/2017
564 W 182nd St, New York 3,400 01/10/2019 $995,000
535 W 179th St, New York 11,254
531 W 179th St, New York 17,440 09/08/2008 $2,158,000
554 W 181st St, New York 38,750 11/18/2024 $10,694,250
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